The department offers a Ph.D. degree in quantitative biology with research emphasis in Genome Biology & Genetics, Ecology & Systematics, or Microbiology.
Our doctoral program is unique in that in addition to traditional research training, students are trained to apply sophisticated quantitative techniques to solve research problems in biology. Knowledge of the quantitative aspects of biological research gives our graduates a competitive advantage for careers in industry, government, or academia.
How to Apply
Briefly, apply online through the UTA Graduate School web site http://grad.uta.edu/ and pay the application fee. Have your GRE scores sent to the graduate school. If you are an international student, have the scores from your spoken english competency exam (TSE, TOEFL ibt, or IELTS) sent also. Because the Graduate School is a separate entity from the Biology Department, you must send your letter of intent and letters of recommendation to the Biology Department. Also, tell us which lab(s) are of interest you, list up to three labs.
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Admissions Criteria
Successful students tend to have maintained a grade point average of greater than 3.0 and a minimum combined Verbal plus Quantitative GRE score of 1100 with a strong score on the quantitative.
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Financial Support
A number of financial support and funding opportunities are available to Ph.D. students, including, but not limited to, graduate teaching assistantships and research assistantships.
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Laboratory Rotations
If several labs interest you, consider signing up for lab rotations your first semester. Our lab rotation option allows you to experience the labs, prior to making a final decision.
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